Praying in the Spirit - Part 2
The Gift of Tongues
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Two Ways “Speaking in Tongues” May be Manifested
1. Prayer Language
God and me
Builds my faith
No interpretation necessary
2. Gift of Tongues
God, you and me
Builds our faith
Interpretation needed
“When a baptized-in-the-Holy-Spirit Christian is inspired to speak in tongues aloud in the presence of others, with interpretation usually following, this is the gift of tongues. The gift of tongues is delivered or given to the listeners, and they are edified by the gift of interpretation which follows. It is preferable that tongues and interpretation should not be used in groups of unbelievers or ever uninstructed believers, without an explanation of what they are – either before or after the manifestations.”
– The Holy Spirit and You, Dennis & Rita Bennett, p. 86
• 1 Corinthians 14:27-28
Two Ways that the Gift of Tongues is Used in the Gathered Church
1. Through the Gift of Tongues, God may be speaking:
a. To Unbelievers
i. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
ii. How?
1. In a language KNOWN to the unbeliever with God speaking directly to Him
2. In an unknown language accompanied by interpretation, holding a powerful message and impact on the unbeliever
iii. Either way is a sign that God is real, alive and concerned about the person.
b. To Believers to bring a message of encouragement and a reminder of His presence.
2. The Gift of Tongues may also be public prayer to God.
a. 1 Corinthians 14:12-16
b. The gift of tongues, combined with interpretation may take one of several forms:
i. Prayer
ii. Thanksgiving
iii. Praise & Worship, including singing in tongues (1 Corinthians 14:15)
The Gift of INTERPRETATION of Tongues
• 1 Corinthians 12:10
“The interpretation of tongues is bringing the meaning of what has been said through the gift of tongues at a public meeting. A person feels moved to speak or sing in tongues, and either he or another is given by the Holy Spirit the meaning of what has been said. He or she cannot understand the tongue. It is not a translation but an interpretation, giving the general mean of what was said.” The Holy Spirit and You, Dennis & Rita Bennett, p. 91
• 1 Corinthians 14:13
• 1 Corinthians 14:26-28
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Two Ways “Speaking in Tongues” May be Manifested
1. Prayer Language
God and me
Builds my faith
No interpretation necessary
2. Gift of Tongues
God, you and me
Builds our faith
Interpretation needed
“When a baptized-in-the-Holy-Spirit Christian is inspired to speak in tongues aloud in the presence of others, with interpretation usually following, this is the gift of tongues. The gift of tongues is delivered or given to the listeners, and they are edified by the gift of interpretation which follows. It is preferable that tongues and interpretation should not be used in groups of unbelievers or ever uninstructed believers, without an explanation of what they are – either before or after the manifestations.”
– The Holy Spirit and You, Dennis & Rita Bennett, p. 86
• 1 Corinthians 14:27-28
Two Ways that the Gift of Tongues is Used in the Gathered Church
1. Through the Gift of Tongues, God may be speaking:
a. To Unbelievers
i. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
ii. How?
1. In a language KNOWN to the unbeliever with God speaking directly to Him
2. In an unknown language accompanied by interpretation, holding a powerful message and impact on the unbeliever
iii. Either way is a sign that God is real, alive and concerned about the person.
b. To Believers to bring a message of encouragement and a reminder of His presence.
2. The Gift of Tongues may also be public prayer to God.
a. 1 Corinthians 14:12-16
b. The gift of tongues, combined with interpretation may take one of several forms:
i. Prayer
ii. Thanksgiving
iii. Praise & Worship, including singing in tongues (1 Corinthians 14:15)
The Gift of INTERPRETATION of Tongues
• 1 Corinthians 12:10
“The interpretation of tongues is bringing the meaning of what has been said through the gift of tongues at a public meeting. A person feels moved to speak or sing in tongues, and either he or another is given by the Holy Spirit the meaning of what has been said. He or she cannot understand the tongue. It is not a translation but an interpretation, giving the general mean of what was said.” The Holy Spirit and You, Dennis & Rita Bennett, p. 91
• 1 Corinthians 14:13
• 1 Corinthians 14:26-28
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